After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

Ladies, if you’ve ever dealt with aching or swollen feet after a long flight, it might be time to invest in a high-quality pair of compression socks. These versatile socks are specifically designed to ...

If you’re sitting more often these days, whether at a desk or on the couch, wearing compression socks should be on your mind. They can help prevent blood clots and revive circulation in your legs.

Copper socks are a relatively simple product that can make a big difference for the wearer’s comfort. Women wear copper socks for a variety of reasons, such as odor control, bacteria control and to ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? "Cute" and "compression socks": two things you don't see in the same sentence ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Once mainly aimed at older people with poor circulation, ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A good pair of running socks are a game changer when it comes to pounding the ...

Mannequin legs line the walls of Susan Costa-Walston’s Roland Park dining room, sheathed in knee-high socks in blue, gray and polka-dot patterns. Compression socks, once used only for medical purposes ...

As someone who travels a lot, I should have been wearing compression socks for years. Yes, I had read about how bad it is to sit on planes for so long and how much damage it can cause but all the ...